Each year DBSD students and classes are selected to participate in various competitions.

Competition program assessments for each season take place in early June.

Late consideration for competition teams, performance teams, and extra pieces will be on an individual basis. Email Ms. Barb to set up an evaluation.

Please know that DBSD competition team members must ask for permission before competing with another studio. Staff will be able to assess the feasibility; we want our dancers to have opportunities, but need to make sure no conflicts arise.

Faculty will make their recommendations for solos, duos, trios and small groups, results will be emailed home. Extra rehearsal time, additional costumes, choreographer and entry fees will apply.

Classes are chosen to participate by individual instructors with input from senior faculty members, any class is eligible if the teacher decides the group is ready for an extra challenge.

Most company classes will take part in a minimum of three competitions per year.
The competition season ends with a wrap up party to celebrate as a team! Information is sent out prior to the event.

All competition and Company dancers must be enrolled in at least one ballet class, and one jazz technique class.

Tap and Hip Hop only dancers are exempt from ballet, Jazz technique requirements are on a per dancer basis.

DANCERS MAY NOT BE ON JUST A PERFORMANCE TEAM. PERFORMANCE TEAM CLASSES MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A REGULAR CLASS IN THE SAME DISCIPLINE, AS WELL AS TECHNIQUE CLASS AND BALLET.

Any requests otherwise must be made directly to Ms Barb, and will be considered for dancers who have graduated high school.

Dancers competing in Ballet or en Pointe must be enrolled in TWO Ballet classes. (Age levels apply, please ask)

Any questions, or concerns, regarding requirements are welcomed! Email dbsdoffice@gmail.com

Competition FAQ

Is there an opportunity to practice onstage before competition?

Yes, we hold a preview mid-March as a dress rehearsal for competition. As soon as the venue is confirmed, the Dates & Events page is updated with all the times and details. It is mandatory that students attend this full dress-rehearsal. Dancers should arrive 30 minutes prior to their call time in full hair, costume and shoes, ready to perform.

When can we expect to receive the competition schedules?
We strive to provide the schedule as soon as possible. Our Dates & Events page is updated with all the times and details as soon as we receive the finalized timetables. Typically sessions run between 8:00 AM and 11:00 PM, during the week and/or on weekends. There is a high possibility your child will be asked to dance anytime within this window on a weekday, Saturday, Sunday or Victoria Day Monday.

When should we arrive at the venue?
There is much to do prior to the dancers taking the stage, such as a warm-up, costume check and one last chance for a routine run-through. Students must arrive in full makeup, costume and shoes using the following lead times:
Solos, Duos & Trios:   1.5 hours before the session start-time
Small groups and up:  2 hours before the session start-time

What should we bring with us?
In addition to costumes, shoes and any props - a dancer's toolkit should also contain extra tights; makeup; hairspray; comb/brush; extra bobby-pins; hair net if you are wearing a bun; safety pins; a needle and thread; screwdriver for tightening tap shoes; diamond (cubic zirconia) earrings and always triple-check everything before leaving the house.